How long do planning decisions take near Midgley (HX2)?

The average planning decision time near Midgley (HX2) is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Midgley (HX2)?

The planning approval rate near Midgley (HX2) is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Midgley (HX2)?

The most common type of planning application near Midgley (HX2) is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Midgley (HX2)?

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Midgley (HX2), West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Midgley (HX2), West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Midgley (HX2) are administered by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Midgley (HX2)

Midgley is a picturesque hill-top village located in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, approximately 12 miles east of Burnley and 4 miles west-north-west of Halifax, conveniently positioned just north of the A646 road. The village is in close proximity to Mytholmroyd, 1 mile to the west-south-west, and Hebden Bridge, 2.5 miles to the west-north-west, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

District: Calderdale

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Area Information

Admin district: Calderdale
Parliamentary constituency: Halifax
LSOA: Calderdale 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Midgley (HX2).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Midgley (HX2).

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Midgley (HX2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Midgley (HX2).

26/00402/LBC - Bluebell Cottage Brearley Old Hall Brearley Lane Top Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX2 6HS
Fit EV Charging Unit
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-05-20
26/00340/LBC - The Barn House Brearley Hall Burnley Road Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX2 6HS
Conversion of Former Garages/Store to Cold Store, Butchery Classroom and Cookery Classroom (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-04-28
- Overhead Power Line Midgley Road Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge Calderdale
overhead power line
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Ewood Hall Barn Midgley Road Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 5QU
Tree management (fell one and prune others) Tree Preservation Order)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-02-16
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A brief summary of Midgley (HX2) in West Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Midgley (HX2) a particularly low-crime area.

Midgley (HX2) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mytholmroyd. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Midgley (HX2) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Midgley (HX2)

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Midgley (HX2). Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Midgley (HX2) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Midgley (HX2) were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 19% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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